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Royal Society of Arms, Mercury and Minerva Medal 1796 44mm diameter in gold by T.Pingo, Britannia seated left is conferred with honours by Mercury and Minerva standing before her, ARTS. AND. COMMERCE. PROMOTED. Exergue: SOCIETY INST. LONDON MDCCLIIII, Reverse:- TO Mr. RICHARD MOYLE MDCCXCVI / LAND GAINED FROM THE SEA Class 133. No.CCXXIII EF, Rare, The prize was award to Richard Moyle for his work in land drainage and reservoir systems in Penzance, Cornwall

World War I group of four to Norman Vivian Saville, Royal Engineers 16th Divisional Signals Company R.E.1914-1915 Star, Military Medal, War Medal and Victory Medal, also British Empire Medal, and World War IIDefence Medal, and silver rosettes, EF to UNC. Also comes with a host of documents and Letter from King George VI. Norman Saville was involved with the same unit throughout the First World War moving all over the Somme and Ypres area and he would have been involved in Battles of Guillemont, Ginchy, Messines, Plickem, Langemarck, St. Quentin, Rosiers and the Pursuit to Mons. During these actions he was awarded the Military Medal which was mentioned in the London Gazette on 9/12/1916, he received a bar to that medal 29/8/1918. In World War II he joined the 66th battalion of the West Riding Home Guard In the London Gazette of 15/12/1944 he was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorous service to the Home Guard

Freedom Medals 39 crown sized .925 silver medals by the Royal Mint and in their large blue wallet style display case as issued with certificate dated Oct 23 1973 entitled FREEDOM MEDALS SYMBOLIZING THE WORDS THAT INSPIRED THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The Church Music Trust a 3-medal set each 45mm diameter in matt silver, undated (1968) by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, depicting Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals (26) includes Coronation of George V 1911 30mm diameter in silver (2) the Official Royal Mint issues NEF to EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue GEF, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 the official Royal Mint issues 56mm in bronze (2) A/UNC to UNC boxed, India 1901 Temperance Medal Obverse: Queen Victoria Reverse: In Memory of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 in silver, NEF with loop mount, India Army Total Abstinence Association Medal 1862 Fine, loop mounted, India Army Temperance Association 1897 VF toned, loop mounted, and a host of other subjects, Royal birthdays, Royal Weddings and some prize medals, these awarded to Frances Leslie Rose OBE, FRS, these Chemistry-related, in mixed grades to UNC, many in the boxes of issue

VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 an 11-medal set by F.Bowcher for Spink and Son, comprises Eimer 1820 - Victory on globe, May God Preserve our Queen and her Heirs, Britons Rejoice, The Four Longest Reigning Monarchs in English History, God Bless our Queen types, these 38mm diameter, British Commerce, Army and Navy, The Royal Family, Primates of All England, and Prime Ministers of Her Majesty's reign these 51mm diameter, and The British Empire 75mm diameter all EF and nicely matched, in white metal in open octagonal case, an eye-catching set

The Stamps of Royalty Stamp replica silver ingots (29) 25 in the wooden box of issue, UNC as issue with certificate, and 4 additional pieces in a separate box these toned UNC total weight over 556 grammes

Royal Garrison Artillery a Boer War pair awarded to 71882 Gnr.H.W.Burr 14th Company Western Division comprising Queen's South Africa Medal with Cape Colony bar, NEF and King's South Africa Medal with two bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. NEF. He served in the UK 1889-1896 and in South Africa 1899-1902. He was then discharged in 1902.Irish Free State Police (GardaSiociochana) a 2-piece Belt Buckle, helmet badge and collar badge, the first two pre World War II with t in Siotchana (the Gaelic spelling), Ulster Constabulary and Irish Army Ordnance Corp cap badges (4) and a Guinness penknife, in good overall condition

World War II a group of five , War Medal, Africa Star, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, and Africa Service Medal awarded to 8068 Bombr.J.H.Duncan, South African Artillery, EF. Bombr. Duncan enlisted 10/10/1940, was sent to Egypt with Pretoria Regiment in April 1943, to 22nd Field Regiment, May 1943, to Italy in May 1944, and hospitalised, cause unknown, May 1944, and evacuated to South Africa . He was discharged on 2/1/1947., along with World War I to Welsh Regiments (4) 1914-15 Star awarded to 19532 Pte.W.Roberts 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers. EF. Pte.Roberts was killed in action in France 3/9/1916 and is buried at Thiepval Memorial. Pier and Face 4A, World War I Medals (3) the first awarded to 11085 Pte.G.Jones, South Wales Borderers, NEF. Pte.Jones died of wounds in Alexandria, Egypt, 5/7/1915 after evacuation from Gallopoli, and is buried at Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetary L.10. the second awarded to 8717 Pte.D.J.Evans, 2nd Welsh Regiment NEF, Pte.Evans was killed in action 4/5/1915 and is buried at Le Toueret Memorial Panels 23 and 24. the third to 9348 Pte.C.Lewis 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.GVF. He died of heart failure in Calais, France on 9/12/1914, and is buried at Ploegdteert Memorial Panel 5. (All were entitled to the 1914 star and Mons clasp)

Captain Oliver Gordon MVO RN First World War trio (as Lieutenant, Star to Sub-Lieutenant) and Member of the Victoria Order, World War II (4) War Medal, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star and 1939-45 star, in box of issue with original ribbons, also military epaulettes, Captain Oliver Gordon was Captain of HMS Exeter, a heavy cruiser, during World War II during which she was sunk in the Battle of the Java Sea March 1 1942. The lot includes the Book `Fight It Out` written by Captain Gordon in 1957 describing the epic encounter against overwhelming odds during the battle in 1942. He was taken Prisoner of War along with the survivors by the Japanese after the ship was sunk in the battle. The lot also includes many Christmas Greetings received by Captain Gordon during his time as a POW. Between the two World Wars he served on the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert and the lot includes photographs of Captain Gordon, some with King George V and Queen Alexandra, also letters from Buckingham Palace one signed by King George VI, a restricted letter from Mountbatten of Burma, a letter from the Imperial War Museum, photographs of crew and ships, along with a copy of a newspaper cutting reporting Captain Gordon`s death. Also included is the paperwork details and letters relating to the Companion of the Order of the Bath, though this has been retained by Captain Gordon`s family

Germany Silver medal undated 55mm diameter Royal couple crowned by arms issuing from clouds above, Reverse Foreground, a tree being watered by a vessel by a hand issuing from a cloud above, beyond view of a town, 53.43 grammes, Good Fine with loop mount

South Africa , Transvaal Souvenir Medallion 1899-1900 in White Metal 'United in the Cause of Freedom' 38mm diameter in white metal, Hern 86, BHM 3673,Obverse:- Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield is quartered with: Star of India, Kangaroo – Australia, Scale balance – New Zealand and Beaver – Canada. The right shield has the BritishRoyal coat of arms. To the left is a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right is a laurel branch. Above is the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. On a ribbon below: “WE . SERVE . UNDER . ONE . CROWN”. Above the ribbon, and below the hands, stamped: “REGISTERED”. Legend in ornate lettering above: “UNITED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM” and below between stops: “WE DEFEND OUR EMPIRE”. Reverse:- To the left, a sailor with rifle at attention; to the right, a soldier with rifle at the ready. They stand guard over the British Union flag, between them on a flagpole surmounted by a crown. Behind, two artillery pieces facing outwards and in the background, a ship behind the sailor and a tent behind the soldier. Legend in ornate lettering: “SOUVENIR (left) MEDAL 1899 / & 1900 (right)”. In the exergue in ornate letters: “THE QUEEN / GOD BLESS HER (in an arc)”. Signed on the left close to the rim: “FENWICK. F”. On the right near the rim, stamped: “REGISTERED”. UNC boxed

The History of Man in Flight, The Royal Air Force Museum a 50 medal set depicting various landmarks and pioneers in the History of Flight each 43mm diameter and in silver nFDC-FDC some with pleasant toning housed in an impressive two album boxed set with extensive related certificates these in the original box as issues which also includes a coin holder and gloves box

William Pitt (2) Manchester Pitt Club 1813 50mm diameter in silver by T.WyonEimer 1039, Obverse: Bust left, draped Rt.HONble.WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB 1813, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty; the Virtues, left, await the result, Exergue: HIMSELF A HOST, William Pitt , Fit Lord of the Treasury 1799, 53mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 912 Obverse: Bust left, draped, WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC:1783, Reverse: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40, within a wreath EF

Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issues (5) UNC in the paper envelopes of issue, Royal visit to Canada 1939 25mm diameter in bronze EF, Tebbetts Vehcles, St. Louis 1874-1907, 32mm diameter Fine

BritishIndia Major General Claude Martin AH1211 Obverse: Bust right LABORE . ET .. CONSTANTIA Reverse: Legend in Urdu in 3 lines, (Puddester. 796.1; Prid. 400A; BHM 424) Good Fine/Fine with some light verdigris as part of a group of GB and World a varied selection includes Greece 30 Drachma 1963 A/UNC, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medal 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF, Shilling 1902 Matt Proof UNC, Barbados Penny 1788 VG, includes many India 1/12th Anna these silvered, a small group of 18th Century Tokens in mixed grades (lot)

150th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria a 3-medal set in .999 silver 1970 by Metalimport Company Ltd nFDC boxed, along with Medals (6) 1986 The Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson Silver UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Ingot 'Meyland' by M.Paccini, 74 grammes of .925 silver by Intercoin UNC in the box of issue with certificate, 25th Anniversary of the Coronation 1978 88 grammes of gold plated silver UNC toned missing much of the gilding , in the box of issue with certificate, Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce awarded to W.Jones, M.Sc.A.M.I.E.E For His Paper on 'Recent Developments in Electrical Lighting Session 1932-1933 UNC in the box of issue, Lusitania Medal 1915 UNC, unboxed, Nelson's Flagship 'The Foudroyant 1897 36mm diameter in copper Eimer 1813 EF boxed

Canada 1939 Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 32mm diameter in silver BHM4394 Obverse: crowned and robed busts conjoined, to left, no legend, Reverse: a map of Canada with crowned Arms above, flanked by the date, with banner above with A.MARIVSOVE AD.MARE on it, REGEM.ET. REGINAM. CANADA. SALVTAT, Sharp and fully lustrous Choice UNC in a PCGS holder and graded MS66

Canada 1939 Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 32mm diameter in bronze BHM4394 Obverse: crowned and robed busts conjoined, to left, no legend, Reverse: a map of Canada with crowned Arms above, flanked by the date, with banner above with A.MARIVSOVE AD.MARE on it, REGEM.ET. REGINAM. CANADA. SALVTAT, UNC in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 BN

George VSilver Jubilee 1935 The Official Royal Mint Issue 32mm diameter in gold by P.Metcalfe, Eimer 2029 UNC and fully lustrous, an excellent example, in the original red Royal Mint box, with F.H. Merceron beneath the crown and date on the lid

Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , a high grade and most attractive UNC example with a very few minor hairlines, the fields prooflike and lustrous with hints of blue-green tone, in the red presentation case with descriptive card, with coat of arms embossed in gold on the lid

Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , UNC a high grade and sharp example with a few minor hairlines, in the red presentation case with descriptive card, with coat of arms embossed in gold on the lid

Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , UNC or near so with some minor hairlines, in the red presentation case with descriptive card, with coat of arms embossed in gold on the lid

Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issue, toned UNC with a small edge flaw not visible when viewed face on, in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1871 (2) the first A/UNC, the second UNC with a few tiny spots, both in the red boxes of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in silver Eimer 1922 The Official Royal Mint issue, UNC or near so with grey tone, in the red box of issue

Prince of Wales National Thanksgiving 1872 77mm diameter in bronze, by J.S and A.B.Wyon Obverse: Londinia, attended by Britannia, invites the Queen and the Prince of Wales into St. Paul's Cathedral. Exergue: I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD Reverse: Interior of St. Paul's with the Royal procession and congregation; ornamental end-panels decorated with the Royal Arms and ribbon inscribed NATIONAL THANKSGIVING, left and City shield and ribbon inscribed St. PAULS LONDON, right Two upright supports inscribed FOR THE RECOVERY OR H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES Exergue: 27 FEB. 1872 UNC toned in the original Corporation of London box, with the gilt lettering on the lid

A small group in silver (7) Edward VIICoronation 1902 (3) 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues EF and A/UNC (2), Death of Edward VII 1910 38mm diameter in silver by Fattorini (BHM 3983 not list in silver), Lustrous UNC with old collector's ticket, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 The Official Royal Mint issue, by P.Metcalfe (3) NEF toned, EF, and A/UNC, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue by W.Goscombe JohnEimer 1925 Toned UNC, Note: only one example of the Fattorini medal is noted by Brown, this being a gold example in the Royal Collection

Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issue EF in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint Issue toned UNC with minor cabinet friction, in the red box of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 64mm diameter in silver by A.HallidayEimer 1923 EF with a test scratch in the obverse field, in the maroon box of issue, Sinking of The Lusitania Medal 1915 EF in box with newspaper cuttings, sold in a decorative wooden box

Coal Exchange Opened 1849 89mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London, by B.Wyon. Obverse: Central portrait medallion of Victoria, surrounded by those of Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal NEW COAL EXCHANGE OPENED OCT 30th 1849 BY H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: The interior of the Coal Exchange, heraldic devices on either side, , below, the City of London shield and motto THE RT.HONble SIR JMAES DUKE LORD MAYOR - JOHN WOOD ESQre CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE - JAMES B.BUNNING ESQre ARCHITECT, an attractive and impressive piece, UNC toned in the Corporation of London box, only 350 struck

Coronation of Edward VII (2) 1902 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 The Official Royal Mint issue UNC in the red box of issue, 1902 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1871 The Official Royal Mint issue About UNC toned, in the red box of issue

Medals (46) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 The Official Royal Mint issues 32mm diameter in silver (4) GVF to Toned UNC, all boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 The Official Royal Mint issues 32mm diameter in silver (2) A/UNC to UNC and boxed, as part of a group of medals and tokens 19th and 20th Century, includes Coronation and Jubilee types others mostly base or white metal some boxed, in mixed grades to GEF

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issues (3) UNC with a small scratch in the field, GEF, these boxed, one with the lid detached, and GEF unboxed, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze by B.MacKennal Eimer 1922 EF once lightly cleaned now retoned, in the Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 36mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Obverse: bust left, crowned, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMPERATOR, Reverse: The shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, crowned, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF H.M KING EDWARD VII Lustrous UNC and attractively toned

Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issue, GEF with a small scratch on the reverse, in the original box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 The Official Royal Mint issue GEF with a small scratch on the obverse, in the original box of issue, Agricultural Prize Medal - The Shorthorn Society 1935 51mm diameter in silver awarded to Miss A.S.Brocklebank at Leicestershire Agricultural Society's Show for Her Bull WING PIONEER 274212 EF

Spanish Armada 1588 -1988 65mm diameter (2) Bronze and Silver , Operation Raleigh 50mm Silver these all in the Royal Mint cases of issue with certificates along with Drake Silver Map 68mm by The National Maritime Museum

Elizabeth II The Machin Head 40th Anniversary of the design 1967-2007, 60mm diameter in silver, with matt fields and highlighted portrait in high relief, unusual in that the effigy of the Queen faces left, unlike the later adopted portrait on the stamps and coinage. An impressive piece 95.95 grammes of Sterling Silver FDC in the Royal Mail box of issue with certificate

Medallic First Day Covers (3) 1973 EEC Silver medal and stamps UNC on the envelope of issue, Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1973 Silver medal and stamps UNC on the envelope of issue, State Visit of the Queen the USA 1976 for the Bicentenary of the USA Silver Medal and stamps, UNC on the envelope of issue, Day of the Concorde 1976 comprising medal and GB and Bahrain stamps UNC as issued in the card wallet, Crowns (2) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding if Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof both nFDC toning in the boxes of issue, Crowns (10) 1951 UNC boxed, 1953, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980 (2), 1981 (3) EF to UNC some in slide cases, Medals (6) The Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1973 45mm diameter 1.58 Troy oz. of Sterling silver UNC in a slide, Silver Jubilee Medals 1977 in base metal UNC (2), General Election 1974 45mm diameter in bronze UNC in a slide case, Death of the Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII) 1972 39mm diameter in silver Eimer 2124 UNC in a John Pinches box, English National Opera 1974 50mm diameter in gold plated silver Lustrous UNC and boxed

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria Obv left facing bust crowned, laureate, veiled and draped IN COMMEMORATIONEM ANNI REGNI LX in the field, Rev Royal Arms in the centre THE BRITISH EMPIRE 1897, PEACE LOVE AND UNION, the impressive 76mm in gold (5 ounces) Eimer 1816 EF and exceptionally pleasing in this large gold format, and seldom offered

VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Jubilee Head the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , a very high grade example with just a few minor hairlines and in the red presentation case with arms and HONI SOIT QUI MA Y PENSE embossed in gold on the lid

Coronation of Edward VII 1902 76mm diameter in silver by Spink/F.BowcherEimer 1869, Obverse: Busts right conjoined, crowned and draped, EDWARD VII ALEXANDRA Reverse: Helmeted figure of the Mother country holds a crown aloft; children of the Empire left, and Britannia seated, right. Westminster Abbey in the distance. GOD SAVE THE KNIG Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 26TH 1902, UNC with matt finish, much scarcer than the Royal Mint issue

GB and World (54) Medals, includes some Royal Mint issues Crown-sized and in Silver, these UNC to FDC in the boxes of issue, and some interesting Israel State medals in bronze (5) UNC boxed, along with some modern reproduction material, Numismatic covers and souvenir packs EF to UNC

Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (2) 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817 the official Royal Mint issue, the first UNC or near so and tone, the second VF or better with some contact marks, both in the red boxes of issue

Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, the official Royal Mint issue A/UNC in the box of issue, this faded, City of London 800 Years of Mayoralty 62mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint UNC toned in the box of issue with certificate, The Churchill medals a 4-piece set in bronze each 45mm diameter the obverses each with a different portrait, the reverse each with a different quote on a tablet UNC toned in the John Pinches box with certificates, Anglo-Portuguese Alliance 600th Anniversary 90mm diameter in bronze by Vasco Berardo toned UNC, boxed, Fantasy Medallic strike Una and the Lion 89mm diameter Lustrous UNC, boxed, Nickel Silver medals (2) Tintern Abbey undated 44mm diameter boxed UNC, Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel undated 44mm diameter boxed UNC, Windsor Castle, The Bull of Clarence 1982 in bronze 44mm diameter Lustrous UNC, boxed

Medals (7) VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817 the Official Royal Mint Issue (2) EF and boxed. 150th Anniversary of British Administration of the Falkland Islands 1983 57mm diameter in bronze Prooflike UNC, boxed with certificate. 900 Years of Westminster Abbey 1965 57mm diameter in bronze, UNC boxed with certificate. 800 Years of Mayoralty of the City of London 1989 63mm diameter UNC boxed with certificate. Destruction of the Spanish Armada 1588 51mm diameter in silver by the Birmingham Mint UNC boxed. Royal Mint Medal 2012 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II UNC boxed, along with Twopence 1797 Fine in a frame-style holder with London Mint certificate, Penny 1797 a modern replica by London Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate

Nelson and the Fourdroyant 1897 Eimer 1813 Obverse Bust facing uniformed three-quarters left. 'HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON.' Ex BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805. Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP' Ex COMMENCED BUILDING 1789. LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM THE COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP diameter 37mm in copper EF with traces of underlying lustre, Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus 37mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Port broadside view of a full-rigged ship at anchor. Legend: "BOARD OF TRADE ROCKET APPARATUS". Reverse: A large royal crown centre. "PROOF OF SERVICE AT A WRECK". The Board of Trade owned the apparatus which was held at Coastguard Stations. Users could claim expenses from the board. The rocket apparatus was used to fire a line to a ship in distress. The line then used to haul over hawsers and the block to be affixed to the mast. Once fixed a breeches buoy could be used, hauled on a continuous whip line, to take off passengers and crew one by one. It was used by Coastguards but also by Volunteer Life Brigades and Life Saving Companies. The first of these founded in Tynemouth in 1864.Coastguards trained the volunteers in the use of the rocket apparatus. These Brigades became national institution until rocket apparatus made obsolete in the 1980s. (Source: National Maritime Museum)

A Royal SocietyGeorge VI medal 1945 by Royal Mint, 73mm diameter in 9 carat gold and weighing 298.18 grammes, UNC and lustrous, presented to Dr Edward James Salisbury C.B.E. FRS, in original red leather presentation box, along with the original red leather folio containing an approval letter dated 9th November 1945 on Buckingham Palace notepaper, signed by the Keeper of the Privy Purse, also a CBE confirmation letter with handwritten signature George R I, Dr Edward Salisbury's doctorate certificate from the University of Glasgow and an Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London certificate dated 19th November 1951, at the time the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a most interesting group of related paperwork honouring Dr. Salisbury's achievements

VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Jubilee Head the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733b, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture, at their feet are Mercury, reclining and Time, with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA in exergue below, UNC the obverse lightly toned, a pleasing example of this impressive piece

Alexander Fleming - Bacteriologist - Discovery of Penicillin undated (2005) 50th Anniversary of his death, 45mm diameter in gold by the Royal Mint, 52.99 grammes of 9 carat gold, Proof UNC to nFDC with minor contact marks and hairlines, in the box of issue with certificate

VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Jubilee Head the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733b, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture, at their feet are Mercury, reclining and Time, In the exergue are five interlinked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, UNC with some surface and contact marks

Coronation of Edward VII 56mm diameter in bronze, the original Royal Mint issue, UNC boxed, in the envelope of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue boxed UNC toned, Coronation of George V 1911 Birmingham Mint 52mm diameter in bronze, Obverse busts conjoined reverse with Port broadside view of the ship of state, two female figures trumpeting from the stern. Imperial crown on cushion at midship, 1911 below, sun rising on the horizon. UNC boxed, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue in silver 32mm diameter (2) EF to UNC both boxed, George VI Coronation 1937 (2) the official Royal Mint issues (2) 32mm diameter in bronze UNC toned, boxed, plus an additional empty box

Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in copper Eimer 1251, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP:8 1831 The Official Royal Mint issue toned UNC with some small rim nicks, in the round red case, VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue UNC in the box of issue, this faded

Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817 56mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue GEF with a few small spots, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1819 46mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams Obverse conjoined young and old heads of the Queen, left, VICTORIA REG:IMP: 1837 1897, Reverse: Royal Arms UNITED IN LOYALTY, IN PROSPERITY, IN ENTERPRISE within a central frame, Around, various flora separating fifteen compartments, each inscribed with a British Colony or Protectorate UNC, Queen Alexandra Dock Opened 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridion & Son, Eimer 1900, Obverse Busts right, conjoined, KING EDWARD VII . QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF OF THE KING & QUEEN & H.R.H PRINCESS VICTORIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA DOCK 13TH JULY 1907. Below: Sir W.S.Crossman Kt. Lord Mayor of Wheatly Town Clerk UNC and nicely toned

BritishIndia Major General Claude Martin AH1211 Obverse: Bust right LABORE . ET .. CONSTANTIA Reverse: Legend in Urdu in 3 lines, (Puddester. 796.1; Prid. 400A; BHM 424) Good Fine/Fine with some light verdigris as part of a group of GB and World a varied selection includes Greece 30 Drachma 1963 A/UNC, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medal 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF, Shilling 1902 Matt Proof UNC, Barbados Penny 1788 VG, includes many India 1/12th Anna these silvered, a small group of 18th Century Tokens in mixed grades (lot)

The Royal Family Cameo Collection a 6-piece set in silver by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. Depicting the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward each on a oval cameo, the portrait without legend on the obverse, with their Royal Titles on the reverse, as well as the Assay marks. nFDC with a few light contact marks. Total weight 474.5 grammes of 22 carat gold, housed in a front-folding red box with oval blue felt inlay, Lustrous UNC, an attractive set

Sir Winston Churchill Centenary of his Birth 1974 a 4-medal set in silver by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, Four different obverse portraits, paired with Reverses of 10 Downing Street, Blenheim Palace, Chequers, and Chartwell Manor respectively, each piece over 32 grammes UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals in base metal (14) all boxed or in slide cases EF to UNC, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (15) UNC in the wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover Cook Islands 2010 One Dollar and commemorative stamp UNC as issued, GB Crowns 1977 (12) UNC

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver WeddingAnniversary 1972 Eimer 2125, 51mm diameter in silver by D.Cornell, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1947-1972, Reverse: Two Royal Shields and Crests each within the Garter, Crowned Cypher of the Queen , above, that of Prince Philip, below, UNC with matt finish

Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue (2) A/UNC toned and GVF lightly cleaned, both in the boxes of issue, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 Matt finish in silver 56mm diameter, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC in the red boxes of issue

Coronation of George IV 1821 The Official Royal Mint issue 35mm diameter in bronze AU/UNC, Coronation of William IV 1831 The Official Royal Mint issue 33mm diameter in bronze EF, Departure of the Earl of Leicester from the Low Countries 1587 an electrotype copy EF, as part of a group of tokens and medalets (79) mainly 19th and 20th Century in base metal these in mixed grades

A Royal SocietyGeorge VI medal 1945 by Royal Mint, 73mm diameter in carat gold and weighing 298.18 grammes, UNC and lustrous, presented to Dr Edward James Salisbury C.B.E. FRS, in original red leather presentation box, along with the original red leather folio containing an approval letter dated 9th November 1945 on Buckingham Palace notepaper, signed by the Keeper of the Privy Purse, also a CBE confirmation letter with handwritten signature George R I, Dr Edward Salisbury's doctorate certificate from the University of Glasgow and an Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London certificate dated 19th November 1951, at the time the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a most interesting group of related paperwork honouring Dr. Salisbury's achievements

Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 58mm diameter in Gold, the official Royal Mint issue. (weight 85.37 grammes) Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton NEF with some small rim nicks, comes with a red contemporary Spink and Son box

England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate No 25 of just 123 minted

Medals (10) George I c.1714 (undated) Eimer 471 25mm diameter in silver Obverse Bust right, Reverse Shield within Garter with Lion and Unicorn supporters, Diev et mon droit on a scroll below, Fine, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 26mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817 EF toned, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 EF, Coronation of George V 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1922 UNC in the paper envelope of issue, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 The Official Royal Mint issue 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 The Official Royal Mint issue in silver 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2046 GEF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze UNC in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1871 UNC with a small spot on the reverse, Coronation of George V 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1922 UNC in the red box of issue, South African War National Commemorative 1900 45mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1851 by Spink and Son EF

George IV - Regent of the United Kingdom 1811 Eimer 1015 GEF in white metal, in the folding box of issue, George VICoronation medal 1937 57mm diameter in silver, Matt Finish UNC, The John H.King medal Seedsmen by Royal Warrant to the King (2) White metal and Gilt, UNC boxed, Death of Edward VIII 1972 UNC in silver by John Pinches, boxed, Silver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 in Silver Matt finished, by John Pinches, UNC boxed with certificate, along with Tokens and Medals (6) a small and mixed group, and Farthing 1875H these in mixed grades

St. Patricks Day Medallic First Day Covers by the Franklin Mint (2) 1975 The Triumph over the Devil's Demon Birds on the Mountain Croagh Patrick c.439AD FDC on the envelope of issue with stamp, and 1978 St. Patricks Final Years FDC on the envelope of issue with stamp, both in the packs of issue with certificates, The 41st International Eucharist Congress 1976 a Medallic First day cover, medal FDC with stamp as issued. The United Nations 1974 Peace Medal in sterling silver FDC in the pack of issue, plus a further group of medals (5) The 1976 Presidential Debate Eyewitness Medal, Mission to Mars 1976 Eyewitness Medal, The 1977 Presidential Inaugural Eyewitness Medal, The 1977 RoyalSilver Jubilee Eyewitness Commemorative Medal, President Sadat Visit to Israel 1977 Eyewitness Medal these in sterling silver in the boxes of issue with certificates

The History of Man in Flight, The Royal Air Force Museum a 50 medal set depicting various landmarks and pioneers in the History of Flight each 43mm diameter and in bronze nFDC-FDC housed in an impressive blue album

Royalist BadgeCharles I in silver, oval 35mm x 26mm Obverse: Bust of Charles I right, CAROLVS DG.MAG ANG FRAN. hIB :REX (legend incuse), Reverse Shield in Garter design, all incuse, with loop mount at the top and three posts for suspension at the sides and base

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm in silver the Official Royal Mint issue (5) VF to EF, Coronation of George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issue GEF, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issue EF, Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm in silver the Official Royal Mint issue GEF

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